capillary hemangioma

capillary hemangioma
1. the most common type of hemangioma; most are composed of closely packed aggregations of capillaries that are separated by scant connective stroma and conform to the caliber of normal capillaries. According to one classification, strawberry h., nevus flammeus, cherry angioma, and pyogenic granuloma are all types of capillary hemangiomas. 2. strawberry h.

Capillary hemangioma demonstrating well-formed capillary-sized vessels.


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